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Portland Native Does Awesome…All Over the World!

Joe Flood Shares His Journey on iCRV

It started in Portland and then New Orleans...then Paris...and so much of his success came from what he learned...busking!

Joe Flood is a fascinating member of the CT culture scene. He grew up in Portland with many siblings and found love the first time he played the guitar. He is a well-traveled musician with great stories and a love of history, blues, and telling stories through song. Many people do not know it, but Joe actually busked in Paris, wrote a song for Levon Helm, and is even working a children’s project. Here is a clip of Joe sharing how busking was an important part of his growth…and note the interviewer is the great Michael Cleary…




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